Trademark Class 29: Meat, dairy & processed foods
In India, Class 29 of the NICE classification covers goods: Meat, fish, poultry, preserved and processed fruits and vegetables, eggs, milk and dairy products, and edible oils. If your brand sells or provides any of these, you most likely need to register your trademark in Class 29.
What Class 29 covers — examples
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Borderline goods and services can fall in a different class, so confirm the exact class(es) for your specification before filing.
Businesses in Class 29 often also file in
Many brands need more than one class. These are the most common companion classes for Class 29 — each adds a separate government fee.
Class 29 — frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 29 cover?
Class 29 covers goods: Meat, fish, poultry, preserved and processed fruits and vegetables, eggs, milk and dairy products, and edible oils. Typical examples include meat, fish, poultry, dairy, milk, cheese, butter, ghee.
Is Class 29 goods or services?
Class 29 is a goods class. Under the NICE classification, Classes 1–34 cover goods (physical products) and Classes 35–45 cover services.
How much does it cost to file a trademark in Class 29 in India?
The government fee is ₹4,500 per class for an individual, startup, or small enterprise (e-filing), and ₹9,000 per class for companies and other applicants. Each class you add to the application carries its own fee. Use the Trademark Fee Calculator to total it up.
Can I file in more than one class with Class 29?
Yes. A single brand can be protected across several classes in one multi-class application. Businesses filing in Class 29 often also file in Class 30 (staple foods & confectionery), Class 35 (advertising, business & retail), Class 43 (food, drink & hotels).
Check your mark is free in Class 29
Before you file, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Class 29 — and let Novipra docket every deadline that follows.